International response to Syria

As Western leaders discuss a possble response to last week's alleged chemical weapons attack in Syria, countries are issuing public statements on how the international community should move. Here's a look at what they're saying, as of midday, Aug. 29:

France

The French military is ready to commit forces to an operation in Syria if President Francois Hollande approves it, Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said. Hollande, who met with the head of the Syrian opposition, stopped short of announcing military intervention.